[Shotimes] Suspension/steering questions

[Frank Costa]

Excellent post,

>From what i understand that kit does not include the mounts, you most likely
will not need those (i didnt for my koni/eiback setup), But i would
reccomend getting new mounst and regreasing the bearings (strut
bearings)...and make sure that when those inserts are in the housing that
the "ribbed" end of the koni insert is fully inserted into the housing, this
will prevent any unnessesary clunking sounds, The lower ball joints can be
checked while you do the work on the struts. Depending on the milage i doubt
they went bad.

Keep this post going i want to make sure im pulling stuff out my @$$.

Frank Costa and the "SHOrage"
89 In The Currant Red Flavor 154 On The Clock

MODS-
Extrude Honed Intake
Gutted Catalytic Converters
Dynomax Catback System
Dynomax Super Turbo Mufflers
Koni Externally Adjustable Inserts
Eibach Lowering Springs
Updated Front Swaybar Endlinks
Polyurethane Rear Swaybar Endlinks
Solid Delrin Subframe Bushings
SHO Nut Front And Rear Reinforced Motor Mounts
Directional Italian SLicers
Bridgestone HR40 Tires All Around


SERVICE-
60k @ 135k
Replaced Sub Frame
Replaced Inner Tie Rods And Outer Tie Rod Ends
91 And Up, Front And Rear Swaybar ENDLINKS
New Front Strut Mounts
Ford Police Package Rear Strut Mounts
Ford OEM Transaxle Mount
5th Clutch
4th Transaxle (Damn Lead Foot)


TO BE INSTALLED-
Subframe Connectors
Rod Shifter
SHO Slicers
Rear Police Package Strut Mounts


NEXT THING TO Spontaneously Combust-
Rod Bearings Possibly
Front Main Oil Seal Leaking
Damn Konis Are knocking Around (Poorly Installed, Highly Pissed)


Shifter Linkage (Its Gonna happen, it is just a matter of time)

WISH LIST-
Just a Solid Car, Nothing fancy, JUST SOLID!


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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Malachuk" <bmalach1@nycap.rr.com>
To: "SHOtimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 11:32 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Suspension/steering questions


> I'm just about to place my final order with Rockauto for suspension &
steering
> parts. So far I have both outer tie rods, both inner tie rods, both front
sway
> links, rear sway to body TPR, and rear TPR sway links. I was wondering if
I
> should bother replacing the lower control arms/ball joint while I'm doing
all
> this. I'd rather not bother with them right now as I would much rather put
the
> monies into strut mounts.
>
> I have my Koni struts in housings, and am just about to order my intrax
> springs. I think I need new strut mounts, but I'm not sure which ones I
should
> be ordering. I was thinking about the Moog Caster/camber plates, but do
those
> replace the strut mount or do I have to buy mounts in addition to that. I
> doubt that I'd be changing the caster/camber at all after I get it
aligned, so
> if I can go without those plates please tell me to do so. I get some
clunking
> in the suspension which makes me think that the strut mounts are in need
of
> attention. So what do I need to order for a good setup with my intrax/koni
> setup. I'm not so concerned with getting the car as low as possible, I'd
> rather have the car handle the best it can.
>
> So please help me out with other things I need to order. I want to make
this
> the final order so that I can get started. The suspension and tires are
the
> only things left for me to do before I sign up for going to Madison.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bruce
> 94 Opal Frost MTX - Just Rolled 83K
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